Description
These light and delicious Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect for a healthy meal or appetizer. Filled with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a savory teriyaki sauce, they make a satisfying and refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- ⅔ cup carrots, shredded
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- ⅔ cup cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce, divided
- Romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and ⅔ cup of sliced green onions. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the diced red bell pepper and chopped water chestnuts to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the Sauce: Stir in ⅔ of the teriyaki sauce, reserving the rest for later. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Chicken and Carrots: Return the cooked chicken and shredded carrots to the skillet. Mix thoroughly and cook until heated through.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon the chicken mixture into fresh lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining green onions, chopped cashews or peanuts, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with the reserved teriyaki sauce if desired.
Notes
Enjoy these wraps as a light meal or a flavorful appetizer. They are quick to make and full of fresh ingredients!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg